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Route · BOI → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Boise to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BOI to DEN (Boise to Denver) ranks #651 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84%
On-time
+5 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
14,565
Flights
#651 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 70%

Distance

649 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 258 37 0 1 WN,F9,UA,OO
Nov 2025 245 38 0 0 OO,UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 259 48 0 0 OO,UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 250 47 0 1 UA,WN,OO,F9
Aug 2025 259 69 1 3 OO,WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 261 77 3 1 OO,UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 254 76 1 1 OO,UA,WN,F9
May 2025 259 77 1 2 OO,UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 242 49 0 1 OO,UA,WN
Mar 2025 244 34 0 1 OO,UA,WN
Feb 2025 222 40 1 0 OO,UA,WN
Jan 2025 246 43 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Dec 2024 244 32 1 0 OO,UA,WN
Nov 2024 232 30 4 0 OO,UA,WN
Oct 2024 243 10 0 0 UA,OO,WN
Sep 2024 235 16 1 0 WN,OO,UA
Aug 2024 245 32 4 0 WN,OO,UA
Jul 2024 255 40 4 1 OO,UA,WN
Jun 2024 243 36 1 2 OO,UA,WN
May 2024 239 31 3 0 OO,UA,WN
Apr 2024 235 27 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Mar 2024 209 26 2 0 OO,UA,WN
Feb 2024 203 32 1 2 OO,UA,WN
Jan 2024 217 48 13 0 WN,OO,UA

BOI–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (89.0%) · weakest: July (78.2%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

89.0% on-time · ~214 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~225 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

78.2% on-time · ~224 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

41 of 5,799 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

16 of 5,799 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BOI departures

From BOI, this corridor sits with 9 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 19 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (10 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #1562 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BOI to DEN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Boise to Denver (BOI to DEN) running a 84% on-time rate over 14,565 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 72.4 minutes. The 649-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 5,799 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 70% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BOI–DEN peaks in October at 89.0% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~225 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 78.2%, a 10.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BOI to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BOI to DEN ranks #651 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BOI to DEN?
Flights from Boise to Denver have a 84% on-time rate based on 14,565 flights. The average delay is 72.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BOI to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 5,799 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BOI to DEN?
The flight distance from Boise (BOI) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 649 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BOI to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using BOI–DEN data

BOI–DEN runs 5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BOI and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BOI airport
  • If your dates flex, October (89.0% on-time) beats July (78.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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